Ferguson sets three defeats target

ALEX FERGUSON estimates Manchester United will not be able to lose more than three games next season if they are to reclaim their position as England’s top dogs.

United suffered their fifth defeat of the Premiership campaign - and their first at home in 12 months - when Chelsea cruised to a 3-1 triumph at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

The victory extended the new champions’ lead over United to an incredible 20 points, raising huge question marks over the ability of Ferguson’s men to mount any kind of sustained title challenge next season.